Day in Pictures, May 16, 2014

By By Mike Moffitt

on May 16, 2014 6:23 PM

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Does this qualify as 'excessive celebration'? Markie Henderson (No. 6) congratulates teammate Cynthia Schmidt
(No. 18) on her touchdown against the Green Bay Chill at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Sin
won, 34-24, in their Legends Football League home opener. less

Does this qualify as 'excessive celebration'? Markie Henderson (No. 6) congratulates teammate Cynthia Schmidt (No. 18) on her touchdown against the Green Bay Chill at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The ... more

Photo: Ethan Miller, Getty Images

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Alaska Air really knows how to treat its first-class passengers: Alaska Airlines Capt. David Boshell kisses a 48-lb. Copper River King Salmon that he and first officer Melissa Van Dyke flew from Cordova, Alaska, to Seatac, Wash. The cargo flight carried the first shipment of the year of Copper River salmon, which are highly prized for their oil content and flavor. less

Alaska Air really knows how to treat its first-class passengers: Alaska Airlines Capt. David Boshell kisses a 48-lb. Copper River King Salmon that he and first officer Melissa Van Dyke flew from Cordova, ... more

Photo: Ted S. Warren, Associated Press

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On your mark, get set ... Jaclyn Todd (left), Korrin Dougherty, Marja Andrews, Shannon McAllister and their
children hit the boardwalk on their "mom's play day" in Ocean City, N.J.

On your mark, get set ... Jaclyn Todd (left), Korrin Dougherty, Marja Andrews, Shannon McAllister and their children hit the boardwalk on their "mom's play day" in Ocean City, N.J.

Does California Chrome have a cough? Trainers of the Kentucky Derby winner, here being bathed in preparation for
the 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, say there's nothing to worry about. He's just a little hoarse. less

Does California Chrome have a cough? Trainers of the Kentucky Derby winner, here being bathed in preparation for the 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, say there's nothing to worry about. He's just a little ... more

Photo: Patrick Smith, Getty Images

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Geisha girls fan themselves while parading toward the Asakusa Shrine in the compound of Sensoji Temple in Tokyo. One
of the city's three major festivals, the Sanja Festival, began Friday.

Geisha girls fan themselves while parading toward the Asakusa Shrine in the compound of Sensoji Temple in Tokyo. One of the city's three major festivals, the Sanja Festival, began Friday.

Backlash after mine tragedy: In Soma, Turkey, riot police blast protesters with water cannons during a
demonstration prompted by the deaths of nearly 300 miners in a mine explosion and fire. Riot cops also fired tear
gas at thousands of protesters at the scene of the disaster. less

Backlash after mine tragedy: In Soma, Turkey, riot police blast protesters with water cannons during a demonstration prompted by the deaths of nearly 300 miners in a mine explosion and fire. Riot cops also ... more

Gas, punt and kick: In Caracas, a demonstrator opposing the government of President Nicolas Maduro kicks a tear
gas canister during confrontations with riot police. About 80 protesters demanding the immediate release of
students detained in recent days were themselves arrested. less

Gas, punt and kick: In Caracas, a demonstrator opposing the government of President Nicolas Maduro kicks a tear gas canister during confrontations with riot police. About 80 protesters demanding the ... more

And by 'it,' we mean vandalism: An Alton, Ill., school district employee power-washes away the scrawled
exclamations of Alton High School's graduating seniors. The grammatically challenged Class of 2014 celebrated the end of secondary education by writing
on the walls and windows of campus buildings. less

And by 'it,' we mean vandalism: An Alton, Ill., school district employee power-washes away the scrawled exclamations of Alton High School's graduating seniors. The grammatically challenged Class of 2014 ... more

Photo: John Badman, Associated Press

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Oh, to live on Sugarloaf Mountain: Rio de Janeiro's famous landmark rises out of the early morning fog.

Oh, to live on Sugarloaf Mountain: Rio de Janeiro's famous landmark rises out of the early morning fog.

Photo: Felipe Dana, Associated Press

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Pedaling in the clouds: A cyclist is reflected in a puddle left by a rainstorm in Duisburg, Germany.

Pedaling in the clouds: A cyclist is reflected in a puddle left by a rainstorm in Duisburg, Germany.

Photo: Frank Augstein, Associated Press

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When wearing antlers at the beach, watch out for the fishing nets: A model named Elisa presents a creation by Estonia's Perat Puppart on the beach in Heringsdorf, Germany.

When wearing antlers at the beach, watch out for the fishing nets: A model named Elisa presents a creation by Estonia's Perat Puppart on the beach in Heringsdorf, Germany.

Photo: Stefan Sauer, Associated Press

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Man of the people: Ninety-year-old Hiraben blesses her son, Narendra Modi, India's prime minister-elect, at her home in
Gandhinagar. The opposition candidate defeated Rahul Gandhi, heir to India's most powerful political dynasty. Modi emphasized his humble roots and called voters' attention to his mother riding a
three-wheeled auto-rickshaw to cast her ballot earlier this month. less

Man of the people: Ninety-year-old Hiraben blesses her son, Narendra Modi, India's prime minister-elect, at her home in Gandhinagar. The opposition candidate defeated Rahul Gandhi, heir to India's most ... more